Costing Staff

Otazen; Jawa Tengah; On-site; IDR 78,120,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

PT OTA Indonesia (Otazen) is seeking a detail-oriented Costing Staff (BOM Costing) to join the Technical & Engineering team in Indonesia. You will calculate BOMs and overall product costs for furniture and interior fit-outs, based on approved drawings and specifications, to support accurate pricing and cost control from estimation through production.

The role requires 1–3 years in costing or BOM, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum D3/S1 in Industrial Engineering, Wood Engineering, Product Design, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of costing, estimation, or BOM preparation experience, preferably in furniture.
• Strong understanding of furniture materials, hardware, construction methods, and production processes.
• Able to read technical drawings and calculate material quantities accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Odoo or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including in English.

Responsibilities

• Calculate BOM costing for furniture and interior fit-out products from drawings and specifications.
• Calculate total product cost including material, labor, and overhead based on client requests and target prices.
• Analyze drawings to determine accurate material quantities, waste/yield factors, and cutting requirements.
• Create and update BOM data in the ERP system (Odoo) accurately and on time.
• Maintain material and price databases; update supplier prices.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Drafters, and Engineers to clarify specifications and revisions.
• Work with Marketing/Project teams to understand scope and target prices.
• Compare estimated BOM costs against actual usage and report variances with cost-saving recommendations.
• Support preparation of customer quotations and pricing analysis.
• Prepare daily costing reports for the Head Costings.

Skills

BOM costing

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

English communication

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Industrial Engineering

Wood Engineering

Product Design

Accounting

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

PT OTA Indonesia (Otazen), a growing independent global-scale furniture manufacturing company, is opening an opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to join as Costing Staff (BOM Costing) in our Technical & Engineering team. As Costing Staff, you will calculate the Bill of Materials (BOM) and product costs for furniture and interior fit-out projects, based on approved drawings and specifications. Your calculations will support accurate pricing, quotations, and cost control from estimation through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate BOM costing for furniture and interior fit-out products from engineering drawings and specifications, covering wood, panels, veneer, upholstery materials, finishing materials, hardware, and accessories
• Calculate total product cost, including material, labor, and production overhead, according to client requests, target prices, and deadlines
• Analyze drawings and construction details to determine accurate material quantities, waste/yield factors, and cutting requirements
• Create and update BOM data in the ERP system (Odoo) accurately and on time
• Maintain the material and price database, including new materials, hardware, and supplier price updates
• Coordinate with Purchasing for current material prices and with Drafters and Technical Engineers to clarify specifications and drawing revisions
• Work with Marketing/Project teams to understand project scope, specifications, and target prices
• Compare estimated BOM costs against actual material usage, report variances, and recommend cost-saving alternatives where possible
• Support the preparation of customer quotations and pricing analysis
• Prepare daily reports and costing summaries for the Head Costings

Requirements

• Minimum D3/S1 in Industrial Engineering, Wood Engineering, Product Design, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in costing, estimation, or BOM preparation, preferably in the furniture industry
• Strong understanding of furniture materials, hardware, construction methods, and production processes
• Able to read technical drawings and calculate material quantities accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookup functions, data management); experience with Odoo or other ERP systems is an added value
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including in English
• Able to coordinate across Technical, Purchasing, Production, and Marketing teams
• Able to work under deadlines and handle multiple projects at the same time